Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 329

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Modifications to the brake system or wheels are

not permitted. The use of a spacer and brake

dust shields is not permitted. This invalidates

the general operating permit for the vehicle.
Further information on wheels and tyres can be

obtained at any qualified specialist workshop.

Operation

Information for a journey

Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is

heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust

(

page 330).

While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises

and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-

ing to one side. This may indicate that the

wheels or tyres are damaged. If you suspect that

a tyre is defective, reduce your speed immedi-

ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to

check the wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden

tyre damage could also be causing the unusual

handling characteristics. If you find no signs of

damage, have the tyres and wheels checked at a

qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that the

tyres do not get deformed by the kerb or other

obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over kerbs,

speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so

slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, the

tyres, particularly the sidewalls, may be dam-

aged.

Regular wheel and tyre checks

WARNING

Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of
your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.

Check the wheels and tyres of your vehicle for

damage regularly, i.e. at least every two weeks,

as well as after driving off-road or on rough

roads. Damaged wheels can cause a loss of tyre

pressure. Pay particular attention to damage

such as:

cuts in the tyres

punctures

tears in the tyres

bulges on tyres

deformation or severe corrosion on wheels

Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the

condition of the tread across the whole width of

all the tyres (

page 327). If necessary, turn the

front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the

inner side of the tyre surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect the

valve against the ingress of dirt and moisture.

Do not fit anything onto the valve other than the

standard valve cap or other valve caps approved

for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit

any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres-

sure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres,

particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre

pressure if necessary (

page 330).

The service life of tyres depends on various fac-

tors, including the following:

driving style

tyre pressure

mileage

Tyre tread

WARNING

Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces,
the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular
where speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:

summer tyres: 3 mm

M+S tyres: 4 mm

For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached.

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Wheels and tyres